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Public Works says landfill is unpermitted and short of heavy equipment; rental revenues go to general fund
Summary
Rota Public Works told the committee the municipal landfill lacks proper equipment and permitting, and that revenue from equipment rentals and auctions is deposited to the central general fund rather than retained locally to cover maintenance and repairs.
George Antolic, Resident Director of Public Works for Rota, told the Ways and Means Committee that the municipality’s landfill is operating without full permitting and that the department lacks proper heavy equipment to maintain the site.
“We're currently violating the whole 9 yards at this dumping site,” Antolic said at the hearing, describing equipment shortages and a need for manufacturer‑qualified repairs on items that are not functioning. He said several pieces…
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